Eastern Suburbs Mums

THE FABELMANS

28/12/2022

Directed by Steven Spielberg, The Fabelmans is written by Spielberg and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner (Angels in America, Caroline, or Change), who has earned Oscar® nominations for his screenplays for Spielberg’s Lincoln and Munich. The film is produced by three-time Oscar® nominee Kristie Macosko Krieger p.g.a. (West Side Story, The Post), Steven Spielberg p.g.a. and Tony Kushner p.g.a. The film is executive produced by Carla Raij (Maestro, co-producer West Side Story) and Josh McLaglen (Free Guy, Logan). The film stars Gabriel LaBelle (The Predator, American Gigolo series) as 16-year-old aspiring filmmaker Sammy Fabelman; four-time Academy Award® nominee Michelle Williams…

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Inspiration

What Christmas left behind: a guide to what you can and can’t recycle

27/12/2022

From shiny wrapping paper to old trees, avoid waste with our expert tips on tidying up after the festive season. The Christmas season can bring lots of happiness – and waste. Local households create and throw out close to 400 tonnes of extra waste at Christmas. City of Sydney waste avoidance officer Katherine O’Sullivan has provided her tips on what can and can’t be recycled, and how to help us keep things out of landfill.If you’re planning your festive season, view our guide on how to have a sustainable Christmas. Gift wrapping Carefully unwrap your gifts. You can save the…

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Events, Parks & Playgrounds, School holidays

Vantage points within the Woollahra Municipality

27/12/2022

The Woollahra local council area features fantastic locations to view Sydney’s NYE fireworks spectacular. If you are preparing to welcome the arrival of 2023 in Woollahra we urge you to plan ahead to ensure a safe and stress-free New Year’s Eve. Find live updates on City of Sydney vantage points at sydneynewyearseve.com #SydNYE Best vantage points Darling Point McKell Park, Darling Point Superb harbour views and manicured gardens. Small historical foreshore location with varying levels. Capacity: 1,000 Managed entry: Free (Security and Police present enforcing alcohol free zones) Open: Gates open at midday. Toilets: Yes, however no disabled toilets. Access:…

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Events, School holidays

CELEBRATE WARNER BROS. STUDIO’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY AT DARLING QUARTER’S FREE OPEN AIR CINEMA THIS JANUARY

26/12/2022

Create memories as you reminisce with characters from favourite films at Darling Quarter’s newly redeveloped precinct including a Harry Potter marathon, dedicated superheroes weekend and family-friendly Secret Origin of the Batwheels pre-shows. This summer, the newly opened Darling Quarter’s buzzing dining precinct has partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery to celebrate 100 years of storytelling with a dedicated Warner Bros. 100 Open Air Cinema. The Australian event is the first to kick off a year-long centennial celebration for the iconic and beloved studio that includes free nightly screenings of blockbuster films, family favourites and Oscar®-winning classics across 12th – 29th January,…

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Inspiration, Kids, School holidays, What to do

Best Christmas Lights in the Eastern Suburbs 2022

22/12/2022

After a few years of disruption the wonder of Christmas Lights returns to the Eastern Suburbs. It’s often one of the favourite Christmas rituals that you can do as a family so we have put together a list of local streets in Sydney’s east that showcase some great lights That the kids will love and there is nothing better when you see their faces literally light up with the magic creations so many have done. Here is our 2023 Local Eastern Suburbs guide to the best Christmas lights in Sydney’s East, (please note these are subject to change and not…

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Inspiration, Photographers, School holidays

MimmynVovo Photo Experience

21/12/2022

Situated amongst the lively food and cultural hub of Rosebery, MimmynVovo has decked its halls with some of the most instagramm-able Christmas props and finery for a magical, immersive pop-up photo experience. Perfect for family snaps, post-lunch ‘friends-mas’ fun, or a selfie sesh with colleagues, you’ll be ditching Santa’s knee to wander through this tricked-up menagerie of festive-themed rooms, selfie-sets and backdrops, capturing the ultimate Christmas content along the way. Find your sweet spot in the Candy Cane Room, featuring a giant candy cane swing, inflatable sweet treats and a very jolly basketball hoop. Dash through the snow in a…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Emergency Response Beacons Installed at Malabar Beach and Little Bay

21/12/2022

Two Emergency Response Beacons (ERBs) have been installed at Little Bay and Malabar beaches as part of Randwick City Council’s ongoing commitment to improving beach safety. “The installation of the new beacons can give our community peace of mind, knowing that emergency services can be notified of an incident and help can be on the way quickly,” said Dylan Parker, Mayor of Randwick. The ERBs stand approximately 10ft tall, with cameras and a solar panel mounted at the top, which powers the unit. The unit’s intercom system links directly to the NSW Surf Lifesaving State Operations Centre 24 hours a…

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School holidays, What to do

Discover One Bright Pearl in Blackburn Gardens

21/12/2022

If you’re visiting Murray Rose Pool for a dip over the holidays, make sure to check out this brilliant new sculpture outside the Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf. One Bright Pearl, by internationally renowned artist Lindy Lee, is a 260kg mirror-polished stainless steel sculpture, measuring 2m in diameter. Symbolic of the diversity of Woollahra’s community, One Bright Pearl reflects on new beginnings and modern migration. The work was selected by Woollahra Council’s Public Art Panel and is the most significant commission by Woollahra Council with principal support from The Carla Zampatti Foundation and other commission donors. “One Bright Pearl is inspired…

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Kids, Parenting, School holidays

TOP TIPS FOR REDUCING KIDS’ SCREEN TIME THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

21/12/2022

As the end of year approaches and with weeks of school holidays on the horizon, how to manage kids’ screen time is front-of-mind for many families across the country. Understanding the challenges, experts from the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program have a few simple strategies to create a healthy balance over the festive season and beyond. Heightened screen time has become increasingly normal for young children and teenagers, with a new research review showing a 52% spike in children’s screen time between 2020 and 2022. According to the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS), most Australian children spend more…

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Inspiration, Kids, School holidays, What to do

Waverley School Holiday Programs

20/12/2022

Art, Craft, Theatre and Sports School holiday activities are back for the summer as Waverley Council launches a fun-filled program of kids’ workshops and events. The program includes both free and paid activities facilitated by a combination of Waverley Council specialist staff, artists, industry professionals and partner organisations. For more information about the Waverley council school Holiday program click the link below. Bondi PavilionThis external link will open in a new window Waverley LibraryThis external link will open in a new window Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre Waverley, Woollahra Art School

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THE FABELMANS

What Christmas left behind: a guide to what you can and can’t recycle

Vantage points within the Woollahra Municipality

CELEBRATE WARNER BROS. STUDIO’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY AT DARLING QUARTER’S FREE OPEN AIR CINEMA THIS JANUARY

Best Christmas Lights in the Eastern Suburbs 2022

MimmynVovo Photo Experience

Emergency Response Beacons Installed at Malabar Beach and Little Bay

Discover One Bright Pearl in Blackburn Gardens

TOP TIPS FOR REDUCING KIDS’ SCREEN TIME THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Waverley School Holiday Programs

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